Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person
CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033261 Disclosure Re: guardianship cases involving Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency-Judge Wood discloses that her step-daughter, Erinn Watts, is the Administrative Branch Director of the Health and Human Services Agency. In that position, Judge Wood’s step-daughter does not have any involvement in the investigation, management, prosecution or defense of guardianship cases. However, the Court makes this disclosure of an employment relationship between an investigating agency and the Court’s first degree relative as required by California Code of Judicial Ethics.
This matter is on calendar for further proceedings regarding a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person filed by Kelli Combs and a competing Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person filed by Charlene Harrell. Letters of Temporary Guardianship issued on March 4, 2026, to Kelly Combs and are set to expire today unless further extended.
Combs Petition. The Court previously found the matter has been properly noticed. Charlene Harrell filed an objection.
Harrell Petition. Proof of service has been filed for the maternal grandfather. The matter has been properly noticed. The father previously filed an objection.
The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s reports filed on March 26, 2026, which recommends granting Kelli Combs’ Petition and denying Charlene Harrell’s Petition. The Public Defender was previously appointed to represent the minor. An appearance is necessary on today’s calendar for confirmation of counsel and setting of a contested hearing. The Temporary Guardianship is ORDERED to remain in effect until the contested hearing date.
GUARDIANSHIP OF SARAH FRANKLIN
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